Assurance Assistant Manager

Overview

The Assurance Assistant Manager will manage assurance engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the senior manager / partner, and execute it in compliance with Ecovis Malaysia PLT’s policies and protocols. When required, they will personally execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement. They assign tasks to staff and ensure that employees follow generally accepted auditing standards when reviewing operating controls, policies and processes. They review staff work, follow up with management on significant control problems and issue reports to top management. Responsibilities

Lead and manage engagement teams to perform a variety of audit, assurance and compliance work for clients in different industries. Possess solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles (e.g. MPERS / MFRS and ISA), quality control standards and technology implementation procedures. Perform special projects or audits not covered by the Compliance audit as directed by manager or partners, including due diligence reviews, fraud and suspicious activity research, consulting activities across topics corporate-wide, and complex research and analysis projects. Identify and communicate audit issues, technical matters and improvement opportunities with managers and partners to resolve client issues discovered during the audit process. Assist in the completion and updating of the Compliance Risk Assessment, ensuring alignment with regulatory changes and business policies. Guide on decision-making for audit and accounting matters, and advise clients on areas such as initial public offerings, internal controls, IFRS, and other regulatory compliance. Develop and maintain good relationships with clients; assist Partners in planning work and change management. Maintain and comply with the highest standards of professional conduct and client confidentiality. Schedule, delegate, review work of staff, provide on-the-job training, and evaluate performance. Qualifications

University degree in Accounting or Finance, or full professional qualification (MICPA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICA, ICAA, CPA(A) or CIMA). Minimum 6 years of experience in auditing with at least 2 years in a similar position. Good working knowledge of the company’s business and operations, group policies and statutory requirements; hands-on auditing experience. Client service mindset with proven leadership skills and strong appreciation of business issues. Solid understanding of corporate and accounting standards (e.g. Companies Act, MPERS, MFRS) and audit principles. Client management skills with experience developing staff. Able to work independently with strong work commitment. Additional Information

Must be resident in Malaysia or have the right to work in Malaysia. Specific seniority level : Mid-Senior level; Employment type : Full-time. Job function : Accounting / Auditing and Finance; Industry : Accounting. For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button below.

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